U2 Friday night headliners!

[Red Day]

No one's saying that it's not possible.

But flying twice across the atlantic in a few days isn't the sort of thing most people would choose to do if they had a choice about it, and U2 will have had a choice about it. Spending that much time in a plane over a few days isn't exactly fun, and can be quite draining before even considering the jetlag possibilities (tho I realise that can in theory be avoided).

[eFestivals]

bare in mind this is the publication that broke the exclusive that ACDC were headlining T in the Park last year!

I've just looked at this again, and the thing that jumps out at me is that they published this story on Nov 25th last year - the similarity of the two dates makes me think there's something along the lines of "it's the time of year we need to make up a story that implies we know stuff" going on.

[Bluearsedfly]

while £250 is a lot less than the million or so acts get at other festivals, if they can't break even on that, something's wrong

I don't get how the logistics of doing 3 shows in 5 days is in any way problematic...

[The Nal]

No one's saying that it's not possible.

But flying twice across the atlantic in a few days isn't the sort of thing most people would choose to do if they had a choice about it, and U2 will have had a choice about it. Spending that much time in a plane over a few days isn't exactly fun, and can be quite draining before even considering the jetlag possibilities (tho I realise that can in theory be avoided).

[Roonwilldo]

Appears to be true! - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8373813.stm

[Gingerbond]

Appears to be true! - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8373813.stm

[IamChappu]

They've just confirmed!!! Announced on 6 music!

[shadey]

This paper will print anything it should be called the scum they will print anything dont believe a word they are more intrested in Jedwood and Jordan than the real news.

Now Iknow U2 will not be playing

[marktea]

Appears to be true! - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8373813.stm

[st00ka]

Shit.

[al_coholic]

Amazing news, Pyramid is going to be rammed unless they have someone massive on the other stage, who the hell does he get to headline Sat and Sun now to follow this.

[Red Day]

Appears to be true! - [url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8373813.stm]

[BonnetBird]

This is bloody brilliant news for the festival.

And for me! I had to sell my U2 tickets earlier this year.

Am sure they'll play a blinder at Glasto.

And as Neil said, they are playing second fiddle to someone!

The Stones and Led Zeppelin are the only bands I can think of...

[Gingerbond]

I can't get that page to load. Can someone cut and paste it onto a reply.

Ta

[zero000]

Shit!

Neil....

[usatoglas]

if true I would be quite happy with this.

We all know what most people think of Bono so I wont go into that any more but I wold certainly saunter over and give them the time of day.

Wouldnt it be nice for them to leave their huge stage sets in the U.S and actually just have the 4 of them play like they used to. Ego's probably wouldnt allow but a set in teh vein of their redrocks gig would suit just fine.

it could be worse guys, we could get coldplay or kasabian....

[Red Day]

Amazing news, Pyramid is going to be rammed unless they have someone massive on the other stage, who the hell does he get to headline Sat and Sun now to follow this.

[The Nal]

Wow. Big news!

[Red Day]

U2 are to headline next year's Glastonbury Festival, making their first appearance at the Somerset event.

It will be a rare festival gig for the The Irish band, who will lead the line-up on Friday 26 June.

The stadium rock stars will break off from their North American tour to help Glastonbury celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Some 177,500 people will be at the event, but tickets sold out in 24 hours after going on sale last month.

Festival organiser Michael Eavis said: "I promised the the best possible line-up for the show next year and the confirmation that U2 will play their first ever Glastonbury - and their first major festival gig since the early 1980s - is fantastic news.

"We've been trying for years... And now we've finally made it happen. I'm sure they will pull out all the stops to make next year's Glastonbury the most memorable ever."

Promoter John Giddings said on Twitter: "It is true, U2 headline the Fri night @ Glastonbury. They fly back for the weekend in the middle of their US tour."

[M!!!]

Solo have confirmed it on the IOW Fest forum (for some reason...):

http://www.isleofwightfestival.com/forum/v...f=3&t=10329

[scaryclaireyfairy]

bloody norah. this is a coup for glasto!

[Vieuphoria]

Friday - U2

Saturday - Muse

Sunday - Radiohead

Pretty simple this festival organising.

[blue6field]

A toned down greatest hits set, no huge stage show!

Could be one of the greayest Glasto moments ever!

[blue6field]

A toned down greatest hits set, no huge stage show!

Could be one of the greayest Glasto moments ever!

[irons]

I'm not a big fan. But that's a huge headliner if true, well done ME.